Monday, July 6, 2015

Topo Athletic Halsa Review

I have
tested 5 shoes from Topo Athletic and I have not been disappointed yet.I first tested the Sante and was impressed
with how stable it was when I was doing my cross training.I really liked the Velcro strap that went
across the top of my foot and the lateral stabilizer on the outside of the
shoe, which help when you need to make quick changes in direction. This really
helped with my High Intensity Interval Training.

TopoAthletic shoes come standard with a zero heel drop and wide toe box.I am a huge advocate for these features
because the zero drop puts your body in a more natural alignment, although it
does take a few weeks to get used to if you have never run in a zero drop
shoe.It has helped me immensely.The wide toe box lets your toes spread out
when you impact the ground.It allows
for better balance, a more powerful toe off, and reduces the risk of long term
foot pain that most shoes can cause because they squish your toes
together.

Topo Athletic
introduced the Halsa and it is very similar to the Sante, but I feel it is much
better (for me).They got rid of the Boa
lacing system, which was somewhat nice, but I feel that the laces on the Halsa
provide a much better, glove like, fit.I am not saying the Sante is bad shoe by any means.I really liked the Sante.For me, I felt that the Halsa is a better fit
for my feet.

Pros:

Well priced
at $110

Extremely durable

Responsive
for lateral movements

Great glove
like fit

Cons:

If you want
to use these for Olympic style weight lifting, it might not have a wide enough
base in the heel (from the feedback I received from a friend).

The Halsa is
a great looking shoe that feels great and performs even better than its
predecessor.I feel that the changes that
they made provided a better, more secure fit, which is important when you are
cross training.The price is great too
at $110.You can buy them at the TopoAthletic site, online, or at various running shops (click here for locations).

Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it.I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.